OncoChatTMCancer Support on the Internet

Welcome to our home on the web. OncoChat is
a real-time global support community for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. We don't offer medical advice or professional counseling. We do offer lots of hugs and understanding from people who share similar experiences and emotions.
Not all of the people who visit us are cancer patients. Some are relatives, some are caretakers and some are just friends of someone who has cancer. All ages are welcome.

The chat is not always topical. Sometimes we talk about politics, our families, and life in general. However, please note that OncoChat is not a forum for religious discussion. Choice of faith is often too sensitive an issue for people who are fighting to survive.

We value our privacy. Please do not lurk or attempt to interview group members for
research or other purposes. Our moderators will ask you to leave.

How to Chat

We use Internet Relay Chat(IRC) as our way of communicating with each other. You can find us on the OncoChat IRC network. There are two ways to join our chat. At first, the best way is to use the Web Chat. Later on, you may wish to use an IRC program or 'client'. This takes a little more savvy, but does provide you with some expanded options.

ChatZilla for FireFox and Netscape

Information on this web site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment provided by health-care professionals. Any information pertaining to your health should be reviewed with your physician. Also, nothing beats real hugs! Services like OncoChat should only be used as a supplement to local support groups and counseling.

Talking with people helps. But, sometimes one needs to talk to the earth. The Mother of all things will -always- answer. - C. Gould, 1998